L & M Foreign Cars has been serving their community since 1969. They were one of the first VW shops in Brooklyn. this certified shop is managed by owner Bill Roth who has over 49 years of automotive experience. Before opening his shop in Brooklyn he worked in BMW and Volkswagen factories in Europe. We found he has an incredibly talented team of technicians with over 127 years of combined experience. They specialize in European Imports and have all the latest tools to handle all your repair needs. For your convenience they also offer local shuttle service, rental cars, and free WiFi internet access.

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In business for over 40 years L&M Foreign Cars is currently one of the most advanced automotive diagnostics shops in the New York area. We specialize in BMW, Land Rover, Volkswagen, and Audi repair. Our technicians hold L2 technician status , are featured in Road & Track, Eurodiagnostics, Counterman, and hold over 16 professional automotive certifications. We use all original parts and since 1969 have been providing knowledge and expertise to our large customers base as well as dealerships and automotive shops around New York. In a business that is overrun with mechanics who don't know enough and dealers' that charge too much, L&M Foreign Cars is an oasis and are recognized as the experts. We are a full service shop and provide quality service for all your car needs.
In the last 5 years cars have become infinitely more complex making us one of the only shops that can both diagnose and repair the most complex electrical and computer problems. Our diagnostic center has dealer level equip

When you say "stopped for gas , completely dead" I'm imagining you've pulled into a gas station, filled it up, and the car wouldn't start. Here are a few scenarios.1) When you turn the key did the lights turn on in your dashboard (i.e. check engine light, abs, srs,)? If yes, your battery is fine. It sounds like your starter is stuck and should be replaced. You can try and get it unstuck by banging it with a pipe while turning the key. Another way of confirming it: When you try to start it, you may hear a "click" and nothing else.2) When you turn the key the lights on the dashboard did NOT turn on. This means your battery is dead, or your battery terminals are dirty and need to be cleaned. You mentioned here in your question "ANY IDEAS BESIDES THE ALTERNATOR", so I won't mention the obvious3) Broken Alternator belt4) Bad ignition switch